A Thought, a Quote, and a Resource
We all get too many emails. I regularly unsubscribe from as many as possible, but it doesn’t seem to stop the number of emails hitting my inbox.
But I look forward to getting a few. In fact, if I don’t spot them, I search for them. A while ago, I started thinking about what makes me look forward to the few email newsletters I enjoy receiving. Here’s what I came up with:
- They’re short. They don’t take too much time to read and absorb.
- They’re informative and get me thinking. Their shortness doesn’t rob them from being packed with stimulating content.
- They serve. Some emails are about the sender (“Notice me!” or “Buy from me!”). But others give. They serve. No hidden motives.
- They’re predictable. They come regularly, and I generally know when to expect them.
- They’re written by a real person I like, and that person’s personality comes through.
Here are a few examples of newsletters like this that I enjoy getting:
- 3-2-1 by James Clear — 3 ideas, 2 quotes, 1 question, delivered every Thursday
- Postscript — a monthly newsletter from Jen Pollock Michel
- Renewal Ministries — a monthly update from Ray and Jani Ortlund
Introducing A Thought, a Quote, and a Resource
I’ve been collecting emails for a while, but I’ve resisted starting a newsletter because I wasn’t sure it would meet the criteria I mentioned above.
But I’m finally launching a weekly newsletter this Thursday. It’s called “A Thought, a Quote, and a Resource.” As you can guess, it contains:
- something I’ve been thinking about
- a good quote I’ve found
- a resource worth sharing
My goal is to encourage readers to stay faithful in their assignments, because nonfamous faithfulness glorifies God.
I’d like to invite you to sign up to get this weekly email. I promise to do my best to pack it with good, encouraging content, and to keep the focus on serving you. I think it will be fun too.
Please sign up at this page. I’d be honored if you subscribed, and I hope that what I write will encourage you.
